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Of course FWA is future proof. FWA is the only edge technology that passes future homes and businesses before those structures are ever built, and without additional capital investment. 🙂 A wired last-mile, on the other hand, is never future-proof, regardless of the technology. Future homes and businesses located beyond the wired-edge are (sadly) the future unserved. 🙁 If the future belongs to the connected, as the FCC Chairwoman states, then we should be building more fixed wireless now to power the homes and businesses of tomorrow. 💡 #FWA #5G #WISP #broadband #internet #futureproof #digitaldivide #unserved #unconnected #digitalequity #digitalinclusion

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More accolades for T-Mobile from the latest Open Signal report! We swept EVERY category for overall network experience, with upload speed experience more than 2x faster than AT&T and over 1.5x faster than Verizon. Download speed experience is over 3x faster than Verizon and 2.7x faster than AT&T. We also won in #5GExperience categories including download speed and #5G availability, with our users spending over 5x more time connected to 5G than AT&T users and over 8x more than Verizon. See the full list of the latest wins: https://t-mo.co/4cKOO2W #5GConnectivity

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🚀 Bridging the Digital Divide🌐 I came across this insightful article by Brad Randall from Broadband Communities on San Diego County’s initiative to expand broadband access to its unincorporated areas. It's a stark reminder of how we often overlook rural areas that are just a short drive from densely populated regions. It's fascinating to realize that while urban areas have robust internet services and many times are arguably overserved, many communities within a short commute remain severely underserved. This initiative, powered by $9 million in ARPA funds, aims to change that, but it requires input and collaboration from stakeholders to maximize its impact. As we push for digital equity, it’s crucial to remember our neighboring rural communities. Their connectivity is just as vital and deserving of our attention. I can't help but also think the the #BulkBan push from the #FCC doesn't help in the efforts to reach communities just out of reach but close enough to infrastructures where going Bulk or Bulk managed Wifi allows providers to reach what would normally be unreachable for multiple reasons, many of the reasons Dan Myers has pointed out / outlined in his recent posts (check them out of you missed them) Kudos to San Diego County for taking this significant step forward! Let’s all contribute to making high-speed internet a reality for everyone, no matter where they live. #DigitalDivide #BroadbandForAll #SanDiego #CommunityEngagement #RuralDevelopment

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This is a major announcement for T-Mobile, as it indicates its progressing to become the primary all-mode #communications supplier for both #consumers and #business users. Adding the Lumos Fiber assets for #Fiber #broadband connectivity enables T-Mobile and especially T-Mobile For Business to become a bundled provider of #mobile, #FWA over #5G, and #fiber #internet and #communications services. And while the acquired fiber assets are currently regional and in a relatively limited area, there is no doubt T-Mobile plans to invest to greatly expand the fiber infrastructure. Given T-Mobile's aggressive pricing and marketing, this a warning to Verizon and AT&T that T-Mobile is coming for their customers. #Uncarrier

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More accolades for T-Mobile from the latest Open Signal report! We swept EVERY category for overall network experience, with upload speed experience more than 2x faster than AT&T and over 1.5x faster than Verizon. Download speed experience is over 3x faster than Verizon and 2.7x faster than AT&T. We also won in #5GExperience categories including download speed and #5G availability, with our users spending over 5x more time connected to 5G than AT&T users and over 8x more than Verizon. See the full list of the latest wins: https://t-mo.co/4cKOO2W #5GConnectivity

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More accolades for T-Mobile from the latest Open Signal report! We swept EVERY category for overall network experience, with upload speed experience more than 2x faster than AT&T and over 1.5x faster than Verizon. Download speed experience is over 3x faster than Verizon and 2.7x faster than AT&T. We also won in #5GExperience categories including download speed and #5G availability, with our users spending over 5x more time connected to 5G than AT&T users and over 8x more than Verizon. See the full list of the latest wins: https://t-mo.co/4cKOO2W #5GConnectivity

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Are you relying solely on fiber for your mission-critical applications? Think again. The risk of a single-point-of-failure is too great. That's where wireless redundancy comes in. MW and mmW solutions offer fiber-like capacity with lower latency. Our teams at Ceragon Networks and Siklu are here to support your network. Don't leave your mission-critical applications vulnerable. #wirelessredundancy #missioncritical #networksupport

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This week's Brief is out. In a hat tip to yesterday (May 4), we discuss T-Mobile's Lumos transaction - why it makes a lot of sense. Also, many other items in the market commentary... More inside #sundaybrief

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View as Webpage   CPUC BEAD Challenge Process Timeline   California’s 120-day Challenge Process will begin on July 8, 2024, starting with the 30-day Challenge Phase. The CPUC has partnered with Ready.net to provide a Challenge Portal where permissible challengers can register and submit challenges. On June 17, the CPUC will provide the map of eligible locations, access to the BEAD Consumer Challenge website, and the data sets of unserved locations, underserved locations, and CAIs. These will be available on the Challenge Portal.  Pre-registration for the Challenge Portal is currently open to permissible challengers (units of local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and broadband service providers). Registration will remain open through the Rebuttal Phase to allow challenged Service Providers to register and provide counterevidence to rebut challenged locations. For technical assistance with the Portal, please contact cahelpdesk@ready.net.  The CPUC will hold a series of office hours for live questions on the BEAD Challenge Process. Dates and times will be posted on the BEAD Events page for registration once available. General BEAD Program Information  For more information on the Challenge Process, the CPUC launched a Challenge Process webpage where potential challengers can find information about the Challenge Process as it becomes available and register for informational Events. Additionally, we will be updating the BEAD Frequently Asked Questions page in the coming days and weeks to capture the questions you’ve asked during our webinars or sent to the BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov email.  CPUC Communications Division BEAD Program Team  

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Handset Average Sales Prices Are Increasing In Q1 2024 The trends continue and only get worse for the Telecom Industry. It pains my heart to say this but executing the same playbook over and over again is simply not working. With a handful of exceptions every publicly traded Telecom Operator is trading at 10 to 20 year lows, and a whole bunch of privately held Telecom Operators have been sold for cents on the dollar. Unless there is wholesale change in the industry with high immediacy I believe 50% to 70% of the world's telecom operators will not exist in their current form / current brand. European Telco Consolidation Inevitable As Is The Resulting Double Digit Price Hikes In Base Rate Plans : https://lnkd.in/gBJJfPbk A collection of articles for those that are interested in Telecom/CableCom : https://lnkd.in/gFAHnsTV #economics #technology #telecom #telecoms #5g #wireless #connectivity

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Good news for T-Mobile, Mint Mobile and Ryan Reynolds 👍 . The US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it'll approve T-Mobile deal to acquire Ka'ena Corporation, the parent company of prepaid wireless brands Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, according to Reuters. The deal could be worth up to $1.35 billion. The move would allow T-Mobile to more directly operate the brands, which already run on its network. The FCC says the agreement will allow Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile customers to more easily switch service providers, Reuters reports. After getting regulatory approval, T-Mobile anticipates closing the deal on May 1. T-Mobile shared that it had reached an agreement to acquire Ka'ena Corporation in March 2023, noting the deal would include a "combination of 39% cash and 61% stock," it shared in a release at the time. The final sales price will be "based upon Ka'ena's performance during certain periods before and after the closing," T-Mobile said at the time. "Based on our evaluation of the potential competitive effects as well as the likely public interest benefits, and in light of T-Mobile’s voluntary handset unlocking commitment for Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile devices that we impose as a condition to our approval, we find that, on balance, the proposed transfers of control will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity." "After careful analysis, we find that the elimination of double marginalization will reduce Ka’ena’s costs of serving its customers. This should enable the two MVNOs to lower prices or improve service package characteristics, thus benefitting their subscribers." the FCC said in its order. Lyca Group was a highly publicised opponent to the acquistion but to no avail. Aside from the usual increase in price concerns, Lyca also suggest T-Mobile had broken the terms if the T-Mobile Lyca wholesale agreement. It is hard to see why Lyca would raise this issue within this framework. The FCC seemed to conclude the same "We also find that Lyca’s assertion that T-Mobile violated the terms of the DOJ Final Judgment in its dealings with Lyca is not merger-specific, but rather related to its commercial dispute with T-Mobile and that, as a result, this is not the appropriate proceeding for resolving such allegations." Mint is known for its marketing tactics that often feature part-owner Reynolds. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the "Deadpool" star left a voicemail for users informing them that the company had given them unlimited free data. Consolidation in the US mobile market continues! #telecoms #tmobile #mintmobile

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https://lnkd.in/eauDJviY After this acquisition and the possible bankruptcy of DISH, this might be the last larger telecom carrier consolidation we will see in the US. I don't see the feds allowing any additional contraction in the market. #Tmobile #USCellular T-Mobile would gain U.S. Cellular's infrastructure, potentially improving its network coverage and capacity, particularly in rural areas where U.S. Cellular has a stronger presence. This could enhance service quality for T-Mobile customers in those regions. On the negative side of the coin, the combination of T-Mobile's acquisition of U.S. Cellular and DISH Wireless's financial struggles could shift market dynamics significantly, leading to higher barriers to entry for new players and less innovation in service offerings, ultimately to the detriment of consumers.

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Today Verizon reported 1Q24 results. Here are some key takeaways: 🗝 We made changes to our operations, leadership, market structure and go-to-market strategy – and it’s paying off. 🗝 Verizon’s Q1 performance positions us for continued growth and profitability throughout 2024. I’m extremely proud of what the #VTeam was able to accomplish in Q1, but this is just the start. See the full 1Q24 Earnings release here: https://lnkd.in/ej6yZh_U

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This is an impressive endorsement of the T-Mobile public and private #5G network capabilities, not only for the number of connections that Delta Air Lines brings (60K), but more importantly the fact that a major airline like Delta is essentially betting its business on the T-Mobile For Business solutions, which Delta expects to propel its employee productivity, improve services and lower its operations costs. It's very likely that Delta Air Lines evaluated all of the major providers, and chose T-Mobile based on its overall performance, and not simply on a cost basis (betting your business solely on the lowest cost provider may not be a sound investment). Congratulations to T-Mobile For Business for showing again how its products and services are making large enterprises more responsive and efficient. The major investments that T-Mobile made in upgrading its network and advancing #5G #StandAlone ahead of the other major players are demonstrating its superior capabilities and being recognized as such in winning large and small businesses over to its network. #Smartphone #tablets #PCs #5G #Private5G #networks #mobile #wireless #5GSA

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We need to use ALL of the #tools in the #broaband toolbox!

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There's no bigger vote of confidence for T-Mobile's network than an enterprise-level organization placing their trust in us for mission critical work. That's why I'm so excited the US Navy chose T-Mobile For Business as part of the $2.67 billion Spiral 4 contract! This new contract will give all Department of Defense agencies the ability to place orders for wireless services and equipment from T-Mobile for the next ten years. With Spiral 4, the Department of Defense will have the opportunity to leverage T-Mobile’s leading 5G network for state-of-the-art wireless solutions for voice, data, fixed wireless solutions, Internet of Things and mobility management solutions. It will help ensure robust and reliable connectivity for government activities — from mission critical communications to network solutions that serve military personnel and federal civilian agencies. It's an honor to serve those who serve our Nation! Learn more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gK7bMRsE

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The FCC's upcoming net neutrality rules won't single out 5G network slicing, sticking to the broader guidelines set in 2015. Despite T-Mobile's push for specific provisions, the agency views current policies as robust enough to cover new technologies like network slicing. #5G #NetNeutrality #NetworkSlicing https://lnkd.in/eywFVqgT

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It’s an exciting time to be in telecommunications. Wireless demand is growing 30% per year, and we don’t see that slowing down any time soon. High-performance connectivity is the key ingredient to the future of AI, health care, smart manufacturing, home entertainment, on-the-go experiences, and so much more. That’s why our bet at AT&T is that you want a simple, seamless experience with a single provider who can connect you to it all. And, as I discussed with Caroline Hyde and Edward Ludlow on Bloomberg this morning, we’re making the right moves and big investments to deliver converged connectivity at scale so you can reach who and what you love any time and any place. #LifeAtATT #Tech #Innovation https://lnkd.in/g4n9i_AQ

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Very interesting and he has made some good observations with what is going on in the industry today.

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